2023 lineup

BADMNY

BADMNY have been cutting their teeth as a busking trio on the beaches of Vancouver. Combining elements of Rock, Funk, and Electronic music, they have established a voice of their own and have become known for their over-the-top showmanship and crowd pleasing grooves.

GABRIEL PALATCHI TRIO

Gabriel Palatchi is a true musical visionary whose talent knows no bounds. Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, he has carved out a distinctive place in the global music scene with his inspired compositions and virtuosic performances. His music is a unique blend of Latin rhythms, jazz, tango, funk, and world music influences, resulting in a sound that is uniquely his own.

OOPSIE

Candice Roberts is a 5th generation settler and artist based on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Her original theatrical works and film shorts interweave physical theatre, music, mask, movement and clown to create stories that investigate the humour, heartbreak and the trials and tribulations of our human conditions.

SARAH OSBORNE & THE MAGIC BUTTONS

Sarah Osborne is a “sultry folk” singer-songwriter from the West Coast of Canada. With a voice that evokes a little hard loving and raw nostalgia; this Genre-bender has jazz, blues, and country peppered throughout her songs. Sarah’s latest album “Seasons” (2021-2022) was released in four mini volumes (one for each season) and features her rockin’ backing band “The Magic Buttons”.

SCOTT COOK & PAMELA MAE

In 2007, Albertan songwriter Scott Cook quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan and moved into a minivan. He’s made his living as a troubadour ever since, touring almost incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere, averaging 150 shows and a dozen summer festivals a year, and releasing seven albums of plainspoken, keenly observant verse along the way.

THE HISTORY OF GUNPOWDER

The History of Gunpowder is a freak-out ensemble from Montreal, now based in Vancouver, with an ever-changing cast of members that put on unpredictable, chaotic live shows. A staple of the Canadian live scene, The History is devoted to constantly pushing the envelope on stage and in the studio and has built a community around them that consists of some of the best musicians in Canada.

THE NEW GROOVEMENT

For the last decade The New Groovement has been the funk, hip-hop party machine of Victoria, BC. Featuring a full horn section, congas, timbales, guitar, bass and drums – they’ll get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. With frontman and emcee Shane Blaq they are committed to 10 more years of funk. To quote Ed the Sock, “this band should be bigger than it is, not like in roster but in popularity.”

TROMBONISSIMO

All trombone, all the time is the motto for trombonist Daniel Cryderman’s new solo project. After years of playing with large ensembles and touring groups, Trombonissimo emerges as the solo live-electronic project that continues Cryderman’s musical journey. In Trombonissimo, the trombone meets effect pedals, loop pedals, and sequenced beats on his drum machine.

ALIARI

Long time friends Aline and Kiri blend traditional fiddle and cello music, with a French Canadian twist. You’ll hear toe-tapping dance tunes, soulful waltzes, and maybe some accordion mixed in too!

ANNIE BECKER

Icelandic Songstress Annie Becker is a Canadian musician based in Vancouver who has made a significant impact on the music industry with her unique sound and captivating performances. Becker is a true musical visionary, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with live looping and creating a sound that’s all her own.

APPROXIMATELY.6

Three fifths of Axes of Ego, a veteran band in the Hazelton area music scene, borrowed a drummer and now we just want to rock.

BEN HALLMAN

Make em laugh, make em cry, with a guitar and harmonica. Songs about the weird little world around us.

CHAD-E-OSE

Chad-e-Ose is a DJ that loves to make people dance!

CHICKEN CREEK

A toe-tapping foot-stomping melange of swing, country and fiddle music.

COASTAL DRIFTERS

Coastal Drifters are an energetic, raw, rock n roll band. With a full set of original tunes, you’ll be dancing, and head banging all night long.

DANNY BELL & HIS DISAPPOINTMENTS

Danny Bell and His Disappointments play Northern BC folk/country/punk with infectious charm. Based in BC on unceded Lhedli T’enneh territory, Danny’s music is regional. It’s steeped in his affection for his home in the hinterland, a blue collar town, the stink of the pulp mill, and everyday life in Northern BC.

DEAD SEXY

Dead Sexy plays an original blend of blues, punk and soul inspired rock music with a catchy pop sensibility.

Devil's Club

A bluegrass string band from the Northwest playing fast-paced, ominous tunes. Something they like to call cowpunk. From the gutters to the stage, their driving presence makes you wanna dance ‘til you throw up.

DJ ALVALANCHE

A fun bouncy and energetic mix of new music and old remixes. Fun for everyone.

ELIJAH QUINN

This local troupe of skilled music-makers bring the alt rock/folk power, centered around the musical works of Elijah Quinn. Honest songs + driving rhythms, chicken soup for a music lover’s soul.

FRANCES & SARAH FT. CHRIS VICK

Sarah and Frances are long-time Prince Rupert residents who have been writing songs and weaving harmonies together for more years than they care to remember. They’re excited to fill out their sound and their stories with fellow Rupertite Chris Vick on violin and viola.

FUNNNER

FUNNNER fuses snappy lyricism, complex soundscapes, and powerful execution with a strange sense of humour; It is not more fun, it is FUNNNER.

GEOFF MCFARLANE

Five piece fusion of jazz funk performing the new and old music of Montreal bassist and composer, Geoff McFarlane.

IAN SKORSCHA

Ian Skorscha is a musician born in Patagonia, Argentina. Alternating his solo songwriting project with session work for different bands in Mexico and Canada led him to become a nomad, a troubadour. Nourished from Latin and Folk rhythms he’s making groundbreaking music. He’s about to release his first solo LP “Lilah” a view to his earliest compositions.

ILLann + THE
HARP MUSE

ILLann and The Harp Muse are a mother daughter duo, combining their illusive and ethereal solo styles. There will be live looped soundscapes full of harmony, taps and thunks, haunting violin, and deeply stirring harp cascades.

JULY CROWD

Hailing from BC, Canada, alt-rockers July Crowd are a fresh face in a genre that has been repeatedly rewritten. While their blend of modern influence is fitting, it’s the trip back to the nostalgic feel of early 2000’s pop punk that stamps this act’s sound.

KEITH CUMMINGS

A journey into the ethereal bimorphism of consciousness and dreams.

KRANKIT

Krankit is a fast, loud, and proud Punk/hard rock band! We play covers from Sum 41 to Skillet as well as our own music.


LOS GRINGOS SALVAJES

Moody, gritty, dreamy, wild; poetic music with Spanish lyrics and all in an Argentinian sensibility.

MELOPHILE

A youth quartet Lead by the talent of cousins Ezra Beaton, James Vickers and Amri ouellette, Melophile are a newly formed rock band from Kitwanga, who played covers last year as the Ezra Beaton band, and have since written multiple originals, inspired by a range of artists, from Led Zeppelin and Stevie Ray Vaughan to The Backseat Lovers and Briston Maroney.

MIP

Mip is a scrappy rock ‘n’ roll artist with a DIY ethic who writes genre smashing songs about her life observations and experiences. Her sound is “raw and wild” (Roots Music Canada) like her dynamic stage performances where she dives deep into the soul of each song she sings.

MISSISSIPPI
SKI BUMS

Seamlessly blending multiple styles and influences, their songs and jams, inspired by life in Bulkley Valley, will have everyone laughing, smiling and dancing.


PARTYPOOPER

PARTYPOOPER’s Mark Bridgeman writes music that doesn’t toe the line between humour and heartbreak so much as dissolve it completely, crafting ramshackle jams that tug at the heartstrings as deftly as they tickle the brain.

RAGGED COMPANY

Long time local players from the northwest region. A mix of originials and covers.

RANGER SMASH

With a diverse range of genres and a passion for groove, Ranger Smash is known for creating energetic, thought-provoking, lively music. Powerful crooning vocals, tight harmonies, and intricate arrangements, Ranger Smash’s influences range from the B-52s, to Hippo Campus, Bombay Bicycle Club, the foo fighters, Santana, and Hozier.

ReK n RhYmZ

Rek’N’RhYmZ is a hip hop act consisting of Trevor Young (YT RhYmZ) and Tim Andersen (DJ Rekonsyle). The group was formulated in 2017 and ever since we have been performing in plenty of local festivals and shows in the Northwest, and also a tour down to Vancouver and back.


RICHARD GARVEY

Richard Garvey is a guitar-strumming, banjo-plucking, and sing-along-starting performer. His award winning songs explore the highs and lows of love, injustice, and the marbled mess of the human condition. When you’re looking for the latest incarnation of world-changing, foot-stomping, and heart-filling folk music, see Richard Garvey.

RUTABAGA DIRTBAGS

The Rutabaga Dirtbags is a Terrace-based band including drums, guitar, bass, trumpet, didgeridoo, harmonica, and other instruments. Our sound draws elements from folk and punk, and keeps the dance floor busy.

Scout’s Honour

Playing the kids music hits with guitar, drums, synths and harmonies!

SQUASH BLOSSOMS

A six-piece folk band from Smithers, BC, Squash Blossoms’ raw acoustic melodies breach styles from folk classics, rock and klezmer to acoustic pop covers.


THE INFIRMARY

A subversive and fresh approach to punk-rock. Influences stem from the likes of hardcore, hip-hop, and electronic music. Bringing sauce, grease and chops

THERESA MICHELLE

Theresa Michelle is a singer-songwriter with a folk-rock vibe. Her mission is to encourage and inspire people who are going through tough times.

WHISKEY ROSE

Whisky Rose is a 7-piece dynamic dance band. We play covers of hits from the past such as Santana and ABBA. We will be sure to get the audience up dancing.

YOUR FAVORITE BAND

Your Favourite Band might be the loudest band in the Bulkley Valley. Combining psych, doom, desert droid rock, and songs about chickens, they’ve been keeping it loud since 2020.


ZANNA & THE ZIG-ZAGS

Zanna & The Zig-Zags are an alt rock indie band. Known for their energetic performances that are sure to get you up and dancing. With a mix of “original covers” from the last two decades, they have rocked a range of venues and festivals in the Northwest.

 
 
 

Full Lineup

ALIARI  •  ANNIE BECKER  •  APPROXIMATELY.6  •  BADMNY  •  BEN HALLMAN  •  CHAD-E-OSE   •  CHICKEN CREEK  •  COASTAL DRIFTERS  •  DANNY BELL & HIS DISAPPOINTMENTS  •  DEAD SEXY  •  DEVIL’S CLUB  •  DJ ALVALANCHE  •  ELIJAH QUINN  •  FRANCES & SARAH FT. CHRIS VICK  •  FUNNNER  •  GABRIEL PALATCHI TRIO  •  GEOFF MCFARLANE  •  IAN SKORSCHA  •  ILLann + THE HARP MUSE  •  JULY CROWD  •  KEITH CUMMINGS  • KRANKIT  •  LOS GRINGOS SALVAJES  •  MELOPHILE  •  MIP  •  MISSISSIPPI SKI BUMS  •  OOPSIE  •  PARTYPOOPER  •  RAGGED COMPANY  •  RANGER SMASH  •  ReK n RhYmZ  •  RICHARD GARVEY  • RUTABAGA DIRTBAGS  • SARAH OSBORNE & THE MAGIC BUTTONS  • SCOTT COOK & PAMELA MAE  •  SCOUT’S HONOUR  •  SQUASH BLOSSOMS  • THE HISTORY OF GUNPOWDER  • THE INFIRMARY  • THE NEW GROOVEMENT  • THERESA MICHELLE  • TROMBONISSIMO  • WHISKEY ROSE  • YOUR FAVORITE BAND  • ZANNA & THE ZIG-ZAGS …and more*

*Subject to change